MESSE06: Two New USB 2.0 Audio Interfaces From E-MU

E-MU have announced two new USB 2.0 audio interfaces the 0202 USB and the 0404 USB.While both have some features in common they do have different facilities so here's the blurb direct from E-MU so you can see the differences...0202 USB

The 0202 USB 2.0 Audio Interface is the ultimate portable USB audio interface for Mac and PC, offering pristine 24-bit/192kHz recording and playback, direct monitoring, and a host of professional features in a compact, USB bus-powered package. The 0202 USB provides users with two Class-A preamps that can be run independently or in stereo to amplify guitars, keyboards or microphones, with individual ground lift switches for optimal audio performance. E-MUâ€™s powerful Production Tools Software Bundle is also included and gives musicians a host of powerful Mac and PC audio and MIDI applications - everything needed to create, record, edit, master and burn CDs.
The E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 Audio Interface features:

Includes Production Tools software bundle with E-MUâ€™s Proteus VX Software Sound Module, as well as software by Cakewalk, Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more â€“ everything needed to create, record, edit, master and burn your music is in the box

I/O Configuration:

Ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamp (-127dBu EIN)

Line/hi-Z preamp

1/8" computer microphone input (doubles mic/line/hi-Z preamp above)

Two 1/4" outputs

1/8" stereo speaker output

Stereo headphone output

0404 USB

The 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface delivers an unparalleled level of USB audio quality to the Mac or PC with premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, pristine XTC mic/line/hi-Z preamps, and ultra-low jitter clock. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features like independent ground lift switches and signal-to-noise specs that are simply unmatched by any other USB interface on the market, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio.
The E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface features:

Includes Production Tools software bundle with E-MUâ€™s Proteus VX Software Sound Module, as well as software by Cakewalk, Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more â€“ everything needed to create, record, edit, master and burn your music is in the boxI/O Configuration:

Stereo headphone outputPrice and Availability
The 0202 USB will ship June 2006 at an estimated street price of Â£97.99 GBP (including VAT)
The 0404 USB will ship June 2006 at an estimated street price of Â£149.99 GBP (including VAT)More From: